Emelia Rachael Rusciano is an Australian comedian, podcaster, television and radio presenter, singer, author and entertainer.
Em Rusciano | |
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| Born | Emelia Rachael Rusciano Greensborough, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Rage and Rainbows stand-up special, 2021 The Masked Singer Runner Up, Presenting at the National Press Club, Emsolation podcast with Michael Lucas 2020-present |
| Spouse | Scott Barrow |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | http://emrusciano.com |
Early life
editRusciano was born and raised in Greensborough, Victoria, and grew up in Diamond Creek and Warrandyte. She attended Eltham College and Forest Hill College.[1]
Career
editRusciano has appeared on All Star Family Feud, The Circle,[2] The Project,[2] Studio 10 and Hughesy, We Have a Problem.
Rusciano competed on the second season of Australian Idol, where she finished in ninth place.[2][3]
In 2009, Rusciano left the 92.9 breakfast show in Perth after four years and returned to Melbourne.[4] From August 2012 to May 2013, she co-hosted the radio show Mamamia Today with Dave Thornton on the Today Network.[5]
In January 2016, Rusciano toured Australia with her stand-up comedy show, Em Rusciano Is Not a Diva.[6]
In June 2016, Rusciano joined the Hit Network to host The Em Rusciano Show on Sunday nights.[7][8]
Rusciano published her memoir Try Hard: Tales from the Life of a Needy Overachiever on 26 October 2016.[9]
In January 2017, Rusciano was announced as one of two hosts for 2Day FM's new breakfast show. She left the show in September 2018, due to her pregnancy. Rusciano admitted her time at 2Day FM was a "mixed bag".[10]
In 2021, Rusciano appeared on season three of The Masked Singer Australia and finished runner-up as “Dolly”.[11][12]
Rusciano was nominated for the 2024 AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Media Personality[13] (and was noted as "Best on Ground" by Fasion Critical at the red carped event).
Personal life
editRusciano is married to Scott Barrow and has two daughters and one son.[14] She was diagnosed with ADHD at age 42 and autism in November 2022.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ Miller, Megan (14 April 2013). "From track to radio to comedy – Em Rusciano is the accidental star". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. p. 6. ProQuest 1326145546.
- ^ a b c Blake, Elissa (20 November 2014). "Em Rusciano's Divorce, the Musical! comes from the heart". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 21 November 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ Mansour, Chanelle (22 September 2021). "The Masked Singer might just be Em Rusciano's latest career move". New Idea. Are Media. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Pepper, Daile (26 November 2009). "Breakfast radio diva Em quits 92.9". WAtoday. Perth: Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 28 November 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Mamamia is yesterday on radio Today". Sydney Confidential. The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ Taylor, Belle (20 January 2016). "Fringe World: Comedian Em Rusciano's quirk-life balance". Perth Now. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
- ^ "Em Rusciano Returns". Radio Today. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ Podcast, The Em Rusciano Radio Show (12 September 2018). "The Em Rusciano Radio Show Podcast – Podcast". Podtail. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ Cahill, Mikey (21 October 2016). "Em Rusciano a force of comedic nature". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Corp Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ^ Carmody, Broede; Cooper, Nathanael (3 September 2018). "Em Rusciano to depart 2DayFM breakfast". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ "Em Rusciano Reveals The Best Part About Working On The Masked Singer". Hit Network. Southern Cross Austereo. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Global star Anastacia wins The Masked Singer Australia as Em Rusciano places second". The Music Network. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "AACTA Announces the Nominees for the 2024 Audience Choice Awards". AACTA. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Aubusson, Laura (4 February 2021). "Em Rusciano's touching post with son Elio about finding comfort after miscarriage". Kidspot. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Rutherford, Karlie (13 May 2021). "Em Rusciano on being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult". Body+Soul. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Rusciano, Emelia [@emrusciano] (3 December 2022). "E and I have always understood each other on a magic level. It kinda feels like we exist in our own personal realm. We both share a love of microscopic details, plain pasta and really soft blankets. He gets me and I him and now I know why. A week ago I got my autism diagnosis and in all honesty it wasn't really a shock. Going through Elio's diagnostic process prepared me. And just like after my ADHD diagnosis, I again find myself trying to untangle all the ways in which being an undiagnosed autistic person has impacted my life. Ultimately I'm working towards liberation from the masking and pretending I've learned to do, two things this little kid will never have to do if I have any say in the matter. So on this day of visibility for all disabled people, I simply ask that you celebrate, see and honour those of us who are perhaps different to you. #IDPwD". Retrieved 25 February 2023 – via Instagram.